HGV Class 1 Driver

Total Pay Rate: £46,619.73 Total Annual Salary
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time 48hrs pw)
Shift patterns: Sunday - Thursday. Start Times available 21:00-23:00
Overtime: Overtime regularly available.
Location: Burton-on-Trent, DE14 1PT

Think you know DHL? Think again! Behind every stocked shelf, every hospitality venue and every supply chain that keeps Britain moving, there's a DHL team making it happen.

As a Class 1 Driver, you'll be a key part of that team. Whether you're making trunking runs between sites or ensuring goods arrive safely and on time, you'll play a vital role in keeping operations running smoothly. If you take pride in doing the job properly, enjoy the independence of life on the road and want the backing of a global business, we'd love to hear from you.

**✅**A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• Completing trunking runs between the brewery and a variety of locations including RDCs, cash & carries and warehouse feed operations
• Carrying out drop-and-swap trailer movements and occasional EPT tipping where required
• Driving safely and professionally, maintaining full compliance with Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive regulations
• Following all health & safety procedures, road traffic legislation and vehicle compliance requirements
• Completing daily vehicle checks and reporting any defects promptly

**✅**THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Hold a valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) Licence, Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card
• Operating curtain-sided trailers and occasional EPT tipping where required
• Are confident working independently and managing their time effectively
• Have a strong focus on safety, compliance and attention to detail
• Recent Class 1 driving experience is beneficial but not essential, and newly qualified drivers are encouraged to apply.

**✅**WHY JOIN US?

• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
• Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more

**✅**WHO WE ARE

​We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

**✅**BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.

As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.

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